{"product_id":"the-tryout-a-graphic-novel-9781338741308","title":"The Tryout: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAND TALL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBE LOUD.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAME FACE ON.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRollergirl\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A captivating middle-grade gem.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Funny, relatable, and genuine.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Captures every nuanced emotion.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Genuinely nail-biting.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Cringe-worthy in the best possible way...inspiring and insightful.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Delightfully expressive...a standout.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and her best friend, Megan, literally jump at the chance to join the squad. As two of the only kids of color in the school, they have always yearned to fit in--and the middle school cheerleaders are popular and accepted by everyone. But will the girls survive the terrifying tryouts, with their whole grade watching? And will their friendship withstand the pressures of competition?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilarious and highly relatable, \u003ci\u003eThe Tryout\u003c\/i\u003e by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristina Soontornvat is a three-time Newbery Honoree, a Sibert Honoree, and a Kirkus Prize winner. Her highly acclaimed backlist includes the middle grade books \u003ci\u003eThe Tryout\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Mapmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wish in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Thirteen\u003c\/i\u003e; the picture book \u003ci\u003eTo Change a Planet\u003c\/i\u003e; and the chapter book series Diary of an Ice Princess and Legends of Lotus Island. Christina lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. You can learn more about her work at soontornvat.com. \u003cbr\u003e Joanna Cacao is a Canadian-Filipino artist and illustrator who lives in Winnipeg with her Pomeranian, Danny. She loves working on magical and fantastical stories. Growing up in front of a TV, Joanna immediately became obsessed with any show or film that had a great story and set of characters. Her favorite shows consist of \u003ci\u003eAvatar: The Last Airbender\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGravity Falls\u003c\/i\u003e. Her biggest influences come from various manga, as well as Ghibli and Disney films. She has a background in 3D Animation, and has self-published a queer webcomic: Toxic for You.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598676365586,"sku":"9781338741308","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4ecdf785-fd1a-48b1-9d60-04dac937d831.jpg?v=1732189171","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tryout-a-graphic-novel-9781338741308","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}